OK, the word on the street is quickly becoming that there aren't very good options at QB at the top of this draft.

We all know the meh options at the position, and I would say about 70% of us are on the QB or bust train. However, if we remove QB from the equation, who should we pick?_________________
^ryknowssd on the sig

Even though I agree that you play to win the game and all, maybe playing Palko last year was the correct call, as opposed to trading for someone who was going to play us out of contention for a more guaranteed better qb in the draft.

just sayin'.

I'd go with Te'o to solidify that front 7 to a dominant force with somebody great next to DJ. It won't matter though if the defense has to be on the field for 50 minutes because the offense can't do better than a three and out every time.

That is the only other position of need that I think could be justified based on importance.

You jest, but you are actually IMO right on the money. The problem is, this draft is probably going to be tough to trade out of the top pick. Dream scenario is we trade down multiple times and still grab Tyler Wilson in the middle of the first round. That would take everyone hating on Wilson, and that ain't likely happening._________________

I wouldn't care if we got "value". We have a number of holes. If a team wants to move from #7 to #1 and only give us a 2nd rounder that would be fine with me. Then from 7 we can see how the draft played out, if all three QBs are still there I would try and drop back again to 10/11 and see if we can pick up a 3rd round pick. Both would be "losses" in the value chart, but IMO we would still get our QB and pick up an additional 2nd and 3rd round pick._________________.
What I would have done.
1) Fisher, 3a) Keenan Allen, 3b) Shamarko Thomas, 4) Nico Johnson, 5) Stepfan Taylor, 6a) Nick Kasa, 6b) Taylor Bray, 7) Joe Kruger

I wouldn't care if we got "value". We have a number of holes. If a team wants to move from #7 to #1 and only give us a 2nd rounder that would be fine with me. Then from 7 we can see how the draft played out, if all three QBs are still there I would try and drop back again to 10/11 and see if we can pick up a 3rd round pick. Both would be "losses" in the value chart, but IMO we would still get our QB and pick up an additional 2nd and 3rd round pick.

Because of the Washington Redskins we would get a helluva lot more than just a 2nd._________________

I wouldn't care if we got "value". We have a number of holes. If a team wants to move from #7 to #1 and only give us a 2nd rounder that would be fine with me. Then from 7 we can see how the draft played out, if all three QBs are still there I would try and drop back again to 10/11 and see if we can pick up a 3rd round pick. Both would be "losses" in the value chart, but IMO we would still get our QB and pick up an additional 2nd and 3rd round pick.

Because of the Washington Redskins we would get a helluva lot more than just a 2nd.

There isn't an RGIII in this draft. The number 3 guy on most people's draft board hasn't dominated. The most dominate OLB/DE (jones) has an injury concern. The best all around player is a MLB a position that is under valued in the draft. If one player really sets himself apart then we can see a huge trade in our favor. Perhaps a team like Philly would give up their entire draft to get Joeckel, but that would probably drop us down too far.

I could be wrong someone might separate himself between now and the draft, but as it stands we shouldn't expect a Washington type deal._________________.
What I would have done.
1) Fisher, 3a) Keenan Allen, 3b) Shamarko Thomas, 4) Nico Johnson, 5) Stepfan Taylor, 6a) Nick Kasa, 6b) Taylor Bray, 7) Joe Kruger

I'm surprised there was no more love for either Star or a pass rusher, or even Joeckel. All have way more value then Te'o at #1, and Star would give us a replacement for Dorsey/Tyson and 3 dominant type pass rushers could really be beneficial ala the Giants.

I picked Star because it gave the best combo of value and need IMO. I really like Te'o, but unless we go back to a 4-3, he's more of a luxury pick given his position.

I too would be all about trading back, even just once to add value to a potential reach. Even if we can go back to #3 overall and get just a 2nd out of it, that's a huge bonus to then grab a guy we really want, even if it's Wilson and a 10 spot reach._________________
^ryknowssd on the sig

I'm surprised there was no more love for either Star or a pass rusher, or even Joeckel. All have way more value then Te'o at #1, and Star would give us a replacement for Dorsey/Tyson and 3 dominant type pass rushers could really be beneficial ala the Giants.

I picked Star because it gave the best combo of value and need IMO. I really like Te'o, but unless we go back to a 4-3, he's more of a luxury pick given his position.

I too would be all about trading back, even just once to add value to a potential reach. Even if we can go back to #3 overall and get just a 2nd out of it, that's a huge bonus to then grab a guy we really want, even if it's Wilson and a 10 spot reach.

Getting Star would be similar to drafting Poe. He hasn't really done anything at Utah. His draft grade is based on his size and athletic ability. While I'm OK with us drafting these type of guys, I would prefer we don't do it with the 1st or 2nd overall pick._________________.
What I would have done.
1) Fisher, 3a) Keenan Allen, 3b) Shamarko Thomas, 4) Nico Johnson, 5) Stepfan Taylor, 6a) Nick Kasa, 6b) Taylor Bray, 7) Joe Kruger

I'm surprised there was no more love for either Star or a pass rusher, or even Joeckel. All have way more value then Te'o at #1, and Star would give us a replacement for Dorsey/Tyson and 3 dominant type pass rushers could really be beneficial ala the Giants.

I picked Star because it gave the best combo of value and need IMO. I really like Te'o, but unless we go back to a 4-3, he's more of a luxury pick given his position.

I too would be all about trading back, even just once to add value to a potential reach. Even if we can go back to #3 overall and get just a 2nd out of it, that's a huge bonus to then grab a guy we really want, even if it's Wilson and a 10 spot reach.

Getting Star would be similar to drafting Poe. He hasn't really done anything at Utah. His draft grade is based on his size and athletic ability. While I'm OK with us drafting these type of guys, I would prefer we don't do it with the 1st or 2nd overall pick.

Well, keep in mind Star was a JUCO transfer, so he's still learning.

And to say he hasn't done anything at Utah is a huge overstatment. Has he been a little underwhelming, sure, but the guy gets an incredible amount of attention from teams, and he still is extremely disruptive.

Check out his tape from the USC game, against one of the better teams he faced, and a Center that is regarded as 2nd rounder and a future NFL starter. Khaled Holmes gets abused every single time he's 1 on 1.